The Studio Coordinator runs the operational backbone of Passerini, reporting directly to the principal. This role manages day-to-day project execution, atelier operations, and studio administration.
Core responsibilities: Manage procurement from specification to installation across multiple vendors and international suppliers. Coordinate with Italian workshops, European fabric houses, and bespoke furniture makers. Track purchase orders, monitor lead times, and supervise installation of Passerini-specified items. Handle supplier correspondence and maintain vendor relationships. Manage the principal's diary including international travel coordination. Oversee project documentation, filing systems, and sample libraries.
Atelier operations: Manage inventory for Palm Beach Atelier's curated collection including custom linens, Fortuny accessories, and vintage Murano glass. Coordinate visitor appointments and process atelier sales orders.
Client support: Track contract execution and project milestones. Support invoicing and maintain client financial records. Coordinate project scheduling while the principal maintains direct client relationships.
International coordination: Support European project logistics including learning compliance requirements for international markets. Manage international shipping, customs documentation, and vendor communications across time zones. Training provided on specific compliance requirements.
Administrative excellence: Maintain project tracking systems and generate reports on timelines, budgets, and vendor performance.
Hours: Monday-Friday, 9:00 am-4:00 pm (35 hours/week). Based at Jupiter Design House with regular Palm Beach Atelier presence. Clear advancement path as practice scales.
Essential experience: One to three years in a design studio, architecture practice, luxury retail, or high-end hospitality. Direct experience with custom procurement workflows, vendor coordination, and project tracking systems required. Familiarity with interior design trade structure including to-the-trade vendors and custom workrooms.
Technical competencies: Proficiency with project management software and procurement tracking systems. Experience with design trade platforms preferred. Strong Excel skills for budget tracking. Comfortable learning new software systems.
Communication skills: Excellent written and verbal communication in English. Ability to communicate professionally with high-end vendors, international suppliers, and discerning clients. Italian or Spanish language skills significant advantage given extensive European vendor base and international project pipeline.
Learning orientation: Willingness to master complex international logistics and compliance requirements. The practice maintains active European projects requiring coordination with various international standards. Training provided on specific compliance requirements, but candidates must demonstrate strong attention to detail and systematic approach to documentation.
Personal attributes: Discretion and confidentiality when handling sensitive client information. Calm performance under pressure during installation periods and project deadlines. Proactive problem-solving approach. Polished, professional presentation with attention to personal grooming and curated appearance — representing the practice's commitment to excellence in all details. Reliability and consistency in attendance and performance.
Cultural fit: Appreciation for European design traditions, Italian craft heritage, and architectural discipline. Interest in luxury residential design and high-end materials. Comfort working in small practice environment where every team member's contribution is visible and valued.
Passerini is a luxury interior design practice based in Palm Beach and Jupiter, Florida, specializing in residential and private commercial projects that honor Italian heritage, European craft traditions, and architectural discipline. Founded by Venice-born principal Sophia Passerini, the practice bridges Old World sophistication with contemporary American luxury living.
Design philosophy: Every Passerini project begins with architecture. Rather than decorating spaces, the practice defines them — understanding that enduring interiors emerge from architectural logic, not trend-driven styling. This produces spaces that feel both collected over time and purposefully composed, reflecting European design wisdom adapted for contemporary life.
Current portfolio: Active projects span Florida, London, and future European work, from oceanfront houses in Palm Beach to a listed building office fitout in Mayfair. Each project reflects commitment to architectural integrity, whether working within historic preservation constraints or designing new construction to estate-level standards. The practice has been recognized with the Florida Design SeaGlass Award in 2024 and 2025.
European connections: Passerini operates with genuine international scope, maintaining active vendor relationships across Italy, the United Kingdom, and broader Europe. Projects regularly incorporate custom fabrication from Italian workshops and specifications meeting both American luxury expectations and European conservation standards.
Studio locations: The Jupiter Design House serves as operational headquarters. The Palm Beach Atelier functions as both client showroom and retail space, featuring curated custom linens, Fortuny accessories, and vintage Murano glass.
Working at Passerini means joining a practice where design is taken seriously and every detail reflects commitment to lasting quality.
